Ira 'Ike' Schab, Pearl Harbor Survivor and Apollo Program Contributor, Dies at 105
Ira 'Ike' Schab, 105, a Pearl Harbor survivor and USS Dobbin Navy musician, passed away, reducing the number of living witnesses to the WWII attack to about a dozen.
The GuardianIra ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies aged 105
CNNWWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
NewsmaxWWII Navy Veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, One of Last Remaining Pearl Harbor Survivors, Dies at 105
NewsmaxWWII Navy Veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, One of Last Remaining Pearl Harbor Survivors, Dies at 105
Overview
Ira 'Ike' Schab, a World War II Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor attack survivor, passed away at 105 at his home early Saturday.
His death reduces the number of living witnesses to the devastating December 7, 1941 attack, which killed over 2,400 troops and led the U.S. into World War II, to about a dozen.
Schab, then a 21-year-old navy musician from Chicago aboard the USS Dobbin, witnessed a bomb strike on the ship's stern, resulting in three sailor fatalities from immediate and fragment wounds.
During his distinguished Navy service in the Pacific, Schab was stationed in locations including Vanuatu, the Mariana Islands, and Okinawa, Japan.
After the war, Schab became an electrical engineer and significantly contributed to the Apollo spaceflight program, helping send US astronauts to the moon.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, presenting a factual and respectful obituary for Ira 'Ike' Schab. They focus on his life, military service, and post-war contributions without employing loaded language or selective emphasis. The reporting maintains an objective tone, detailing his experiences as a Pearl Harbor survivor and his dedication to honoring fellow veterans.